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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) Attorneys

Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or SJS, is a skin disease that may occur from an allergic reaction to medication. There are more than 200 medications that may be linked to SJS. It is believed that more than 500 people each year are affected by SJS. SJS may be a life-threatening reaction, typically caused by over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs.

A study completed by the Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation in 2001 suggests that adverse drug reactions are among the top causes of death in the U.S. The attorneys at Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC are currently reviewing and investigating SJS cases, as well as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) cases. TEN is also another type of skin reaction that occurs in consumers who take prescription and over the counter drugs. It is essentially a more severe form of SJS.

Drugs Linked to SJS

The following is a detailed list of some of the drugs that are commonly associated with SJS/TEN:

Advil/Ibuprofen

Ansaid/flurbiprofen

Allopurinol

Bextra/valdexocib

Cataflam/diclofenac

Celebrex/celoxicab

Children’s Advil/motrin

Clinoril/sulindac

Daypro/oxaprozin

Dilantin/phenytoin

Cerebyx/fosphenytoin

Dolobid/diflunisal

Feldene/piroxicam

Indocin/indomethacin

Lamictal/lamotrigine

Lodine/etodolac

Nalfon/fenoprofen

Mobic/meloxicam

Motrin/ibuprofen

Naprosyn/naproxen

Oruvail/ketoprofen

Ponstel/mefenamic

Relafen/nabumetone

Tolectin/tolmetin

Septra DS/ all sulpha antibiotics

Toradol/ketorolac

Vioxx/refecoxib

Zithromax/azithromycin

Recent studies indicate that Dilantin, manufactured by Pfizer, is definitively linked to SJS and/or TEN. Dilantin is a very popular drug used to help prevent seizures. Common names of Dilantin include Dilantin Infatabs, Dilantin Kapseals, Dilantin-125, Phenytek, Phenytoin Sodium, Cerebyx and Fosphenytoin. Our attorneys at Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC are currently reviewing and investigating SJS and TEN cases related to Dilantin and other drugs.

Symptoms of SJS and TEN

The symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome include:

For the first couple of days, flu-like symptoms such as sore throat, cough, fever and burning eyes

Hives

Blisters

Red or purple skin rash

Shedding of skin

Skin pain

Swelling of the tongue

Swelling of the face

In some of the drugs that cause SJS, the manufacturers fail to include adequate warnings on their prescribing labels, boxes or package inserts. Therefore, some patients continue to be prescribed and take prescription drugs and over the counter drugs that result in SJS and TEN.

What happens when you are diagnosed with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?

There may be many possible complications, along with varying symptoms. First, the skin reaction can lead to a life-threatening complication, like meningitis and sepsis.

Meningitis is an infection of the membrane and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Sepsis is an inflammatory infection of the whole body. This can occur when bacteria from a major infection enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. It is a life-threatening infection because it can cause shock and organ failure.

If you are diagnosed with SJS, you may experience eye problems, damage to internal organs and/or permanent skin damage.

It is highly recommended that if you have, or are suspected of having, Stevens-Johnson syndrome that you seek immediate medical attention and stop taking the medication causing the reaction after consulting with your doctor.

Contact Our Dedicated Drug Injury Attorneys Today

If you or a loved one has recently take an over-the-counter drug or prescription drug and you have developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, you need to contact our Stevens-Johnson syndrome lawyers at Childers, Schlueter & Smith to see how we can help protect your legal rights. We help patients and families all over the country, and we do so with unparalleled experience and results.

To learn more about how our personal injury attorneys can help you and your family with your claim, contact us toll free at 1-800-641-0098 or send us a confidential message. We will discuss your legal options and help you make informed decisions about your case.

If you are a victim of personal injury or have lost a loved one to wrongful death, the lawyers of Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC are here to help you.

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